Encaustic and Paper with Julie Snidle

10 AM – 4 PM Friday & Saturday, November 15 & 16, 2024
$375, some supplies included

Limit 8

Check out Julie Snidle’s website: https://juliesnidle.com/

Curious about encaustic? This workshop covers the basics of this wax-based paint and introduces you to myriad of techniques to explore – image transfer, incising, glazing, building and removing layers, and more. We will work on panels and watercolor paper on Day 1 and on Day 2 we will turn down the heat and make encaustic monotypes, using the hot palette as our printing plate. November is the perfect time to discover this warm and incredibly forgiving paint medium.

Appropriate for all experience levels.

Supply List
– 3 – 4 raw wood or Encausticbord panels to paint on, keep sizes small (6×6″, 5×7″, 8×8″) They may be flat or cradled; nothing previously painted, gessoed, or varnished. The wax adheres best to a raw wood or porous surface.
– 3 – 4 split-shank hake paint brushes in various sizes no larger than 1.5″. Must be
natural bristle. Check out Langnickel brand.
– 1 roll (1″ wide) painter’s tape for delicate surfaces.
– 1 roll VIVA brand paper towels or blue shop towels (cloth-like safer near heat).
– 1 roll wax paper for transporting work home.
– Sumi or Rice Paper (9.5″x13″) sold in sheets
– 1 full sheet 140# Watercolor paper, cut or torn down to 9×9″ squares OR a pack of
Khadi papers
– 1 full sheet Rives Lightweight (not BFK) printmaking paper or equivalent. Forstall
carries Arnhem 1618 which also works.
– a bamboo baren
– vinyl / synthetic gloves
– several sheets of clean newsprint or a 9×12″ pad of newsprint
– silicone or rubber tipped tools (brands like Catalyst, Color Shaper)
– 1 lb. box Gulf Wax paraffin (found in canning dept. of grocery store)
OPTIONAL – Bring if you have these, but don’t buy:
#2 pencil and charcoal pencil
scissors
Neocolor II water soluble crayons
black and white laser copies for image transfer
clay carving tools
small spray bottle for water
gold or metal leaf
infrared thermometer (Etekcity brand, for example)

UPDATED CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the workshop will receive a refund equal to 50% of the cost of the class. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund. This will help ensure that the instructor will be paid for their time and effort of teaching the workshop.